Congress 606W Playing Cards, Russell & Morgan, c.1920

Collectibles : Playing Cards U.S : Uspc "Congress 606w"

 

Very good deck of Congress 606W playing cards, made by United States Playing Card Co., at Russell & Morgan Factories, c.1920, with a stained glass look to the backs. The W stands for "whist," and this early narrow deck in the famous Congress 606 series was introduced in 1917. It was produced simultaneously with its wider counterpart for about 10 years until the wider deck fell out of favor and was discontinued.

The cards have been moderately used, but are in very good condition; there is a slight crease (15mm) at one corner of the Jack of Clubs, shown in one of the photos. The box is also in very good condition, with only minor signs of age and wear. The deck is a full 52 cards, plus a Joker. The cards have gold gilt all around, although some of the gilt has been worn away.

Reference: Dawson, The Hochman Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards (2000) p.87, US6h.

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